Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 79). Choose from values between

–5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.

–1 EV

No exposure compensation

+1 EV

1Place the cursor in the information display.

If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button. Press the P button again to place the cursor in the information display.

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Information display

Pbutton

2Display exposure compensation options.

Highlight exposure compensation in the information display and press J.

3Choose a value.

Highlight a value and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

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Nikon D3100 2 manual Exposure Compensation, Display exposure compensation options, Choose a value